Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
Mathematics, B.S.
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The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in mathematical theory, problem-solving skills, and mathematical applications. This undergraduate degree program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of mathematical topics, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in many government and private-sector fields, including statistics, data analysis, actuarial science, data science, and risk analysis. It also prepares students for graduate studies in mathematics and math education.
All students enrolled in the B.S. degree in mathematics must complete the following courses:
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate ability to perform a sustained investigation into a specific mathematical problem or topic, and effectively communicate their findings orally and in writing.
- Students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the calculus, including its computational aspects, applications, and theoretical foundations.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to read, write, and understand mathematical proofs involving foundational aspects of mathematics.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize statistical methods to analyze real-world problems and draw inferences about a studied population using collected sample data.
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Major Requirements Both Tracks: 39 Hours
High-Impact Practice & Professional Preparation: 3 hours
Senior Project and/or Internship. If a student takes both courses, the Math Internship will count as a Math Elective or as an Additional Stats Course.
Pure and Applied Mathematics Track
The mathematics track offers students a background in pure and applied mathematics, with emphasis on analytical skills and problem-solving. It will prepare students for further study in mathematics or mathematics education or for a career in industry or government.
Track Requirements: 36 Hours
Numerical Analysis or Real Analysis
Choose one of MATH 4013 or MATH 4253
Abstract Algebra or Linear Algebra
Choose one of MATH 4413 or MATH 4513
Combinatorics or Graph Theory
Choose one of MATH 4473 or MATH 4483
Additional Math or Directed Electives: 9 hours
Choose to take either 9 additional hours of mathematics or 9 hours of courses in a related area.
Additional Math Courses: 9 hours
9 hours of 3XXX or 4XXX MATH, excluding MATH 3703, 3803, 4713, 4753, 4773, 4863
Directed Electives: 9 hours
9 hours of 2XXX or higher courses selected from one of the lists below.
Note: For students taking directed electives, at least 9 credit hours from the combined general electives and directed electives must be at the 3000 level or above.
ACCT, ECON, FINC, MGMT, MKTG
SPMG
BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, GEOL
CS, COMP
PHIL, PSYC, SOCI
General Electives: 21 Hours
Note: For students taking directed electives, at least 9 credit hours from the combined general electives and directed electives must be at the 3000 level or above.
Applied Statistics and Data Analytics Track
This track is designed to offer students a solid background in applied statistics and data analytics. It will prepare students for employment in a wide array of fields that employ data analysis, statistical modeling, data-driven decision-making, and other types of quantitative analysis.
Track Requirements: 36 Hours
Additional Stats Course
Choose one of MATH 4823, 4883, 4885, OR 4986
Directed Electives: 9 Hours*
Three courses numbered at or above the 2000-level from one of the lists below.
At least 12 credit hours from the combined general electives and directed electives must be at the 3000 level or above.
ACCT, ECON, FINC, MGMT, MKTG
SPMG
BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, GEOL
CS, COMP
PHIL, PSYC, SOCI
General electives: 21 Hours*
At least 12 credit hours from the combined general electives and directed electives must be at the 3000 level or above.
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